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Borden, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
January 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 325
Badge of the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and CentreBlazonPurpure a sun in splendour throughout debased Or overall a tree issuant from a rock proper; SymbolismPurple and gold are colours associated with the clergy. The tree, the sun and the rock are taken from the stained glass window named “Hope in a Broken World”, located in the Hall of Colours at Beechwood National Memorial Centre in Ottawa. The tree is an ancient symbol that is common in many faith traditions and depicts the ministry of chaplains throughout history. Known as the “Tree of Life”, it is surrounded by rays representative of the light of the Divine. The roots and the rock symbolize activities strongly rooted in faith. The red border differences this badge from that of the Chaplain Branch, with which the school is affiliated. |
MottoBlazonOMNIBUS MINISTRARE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To minister to all”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 25, 2014 in Volume 148, page 2734 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |